# DeNA BayStars and Hanshin Tigers baseball matchups > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dena-baystars-and-hanshin-tigers-baseball-matchups > Updated: 2026-10-14T12:50:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In late September 2026, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars suffered a 3–8 defeat against the Hanshin Tigers after a relief pitching strategy failed to maintain a tie. Pitcher Naoki Wakamatsu was removed from the game after failing to record an out and allowing key hits, a performance Akihiko Oya described as a failure to execute in a “critical moment”. By mid-October, the two teams met again in the first game of the JERA Climax Series Final Stage at Koshien Stadium. DeNA secured a 2-0 victory behind a strong performance from starter Kentaro Taira and a solo home run by Keita Sano, bringing the series to a 1-1 tie. The victory was fueled by a first-inning RBI single from Toshiro Miyazaki and Sano’s sixth-inning solo home run off Hanshin starter Shoki Murakami. Taira pitched six scoreless innings, while the DeNA bullpen maintained the shutout to level the series. On October 14, DeNA extended their control of the series by securing a second consecutive shutout victory, winning the second game 1-0. This brought the series to a 2-1 advantage for DeNA, factoring in their regular season standing. The second win was characterized by a successful relief performance from Iwata Masaki, Baba Kosuke, and Hamachi Masumi, who prevented Hanshin from scoring. Conversely, the Hanshin Tigers have struggled with offensive production and player availability. Key players Teruaki Sato and Shota Morishita have faced physical issues, with Morishita’s status for upcoming matches remaining uncertain. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: DeNA BayStars lead Hanshin Tigers in Climax Series Final Stage The Yokohama DeNA BayStars lead the Climax Series Final Stage 2-1 against the Hanshin Tigers following two consecutive shutout wins at Koshien Stadium. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dena-defeats-hanshin-in-climax-series-opening-game ### 2026-09-26: DeNA relief strategy fails as Wakamatsu concedes four runs DeNA lost 3–8 to the Hanshin Tigers after reliever Naoki Wakamatsu failed to record an out in the sixth inning, conceding four runs and undermining the team's relief strategy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dena-relief-strategy-fails-as-wakamatsu-concedes-four-runs --- Cite as: DeNA BayStars and Hanshin Tigers baseball matchups. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dena-baystars-and-hanshin-tigers-baseball-matchups